Careers with Sparton

Sparton Corporation provides a pleasant and exhilarating working environment derived from a corporate culture based upon teamwork and respect. Each location has associates who have been employed with Sparton for the majority of their careers. Sparton offers a comprehensive compensation package including health care, retirement, paid time off, income replacement, educational reimbursement and other programs.

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Current Sparton Openings

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Buyer II -- Albuquerque, New Mexico
The new Buyer will perform specialized and diversified procurement functions required to supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing. Some duties may include placing purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, supplier contracts and material status as required. The Buyer may also assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree and 7 to 10 years electronics and mechanical buying experience. Candidates must have experience buying build-to-print product. Contract manufacturing buying experience a plus. Must be a good problem solver and supply chain savvy.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference ALBBUYER.

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Brooksville, Florida

Quality Manager -- Brooksville, Florida
Our new Quality Manager will manage the quality function to ensure that all processes and procedures associated with producing a quality product are complied with consistently. The Quality Manager will provide quality support to manufacturing, engineering, and support operations through the administration, collection, analysis of data, and the industry standards associated with each product line. Duties may also include performing audits to ensure consistent and continued compliance with all processes and procedures; encouraging, participating in, and leading continuous improvement activities such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen; and managing the QIR, MRB, and RMA process.

Requirements include a Bachelors Degree in Quality Assurance or related field, Masters Degree preferred. Qualified candidates must have 6 plus years of progressive experience in the Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing function and a Six Sigma Black Belt. This position requires a background in Electronic Contract Manufacturing with experience in circuit card assembly and surface mount technology. Must have excellent communication and writing skills, with proven ability to develop and mentor staff. Superior organizational skills with effective time management techniques and a working knowledge of ISO 13485 and AS9100 are also required. Candidates must also be computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference BKSPEM.

Senior NPI Engineer -- Brooksville, Florida
The Sr. NPI Engineer will review ITAR and Export requirements, customer documentation and interpret regulatory requirements. This person will also develop and review assembly work instructions, NPI travelers and routers. The Sr. NPI Engineer will provide technical support to engineering staff and operations.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing NPI environment. This position requires original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference BKSNPI.

Business Development Manager -- Brooksville, Florida
Our Business Development Manager will direct and acquire new business with new customers and grow newly acquired accounts in the industrial market. This person will act as the voice of the customer and provide business development expertise. Responsibilities include coordination of bid and proposal activity, preparation of acquisition strategies, industry event networking, supply chain networking and providing monthly sales reports and forecasts.

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS in a technical or management discipline and at least 4 years of program marketing/business development experience. Must have experience in and be familiar with the Electronics Contract Manufacturing industry and be willing to travel.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

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DeLeon Springs, Florida

Staff Accountant -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Our new Staff Accountant will perform internal control testing and write-up work papers in compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. This position will develop and maintain documentation for process flows by interviewing business process owners, creating flowcharts, and writing narratives. This position will also validate documentation by performing walkthroughs in all US plants and Canada. The staff accountant will be expected to provide recommendations and assist in executing remediation actions.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting with 8-10 years of progressive Accounting experience. Candidates must also have experience with Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance testing and/or internal auditing. Experience in public, manufacturing accounting is a must. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Word, and Excel are also required. Travel is required for this position. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSACCT.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Medical) -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
The Senior Electrical Engineer - Medical will participate in a product development team as the lead electrical engineer and provide technical direction and/or training to electrical engineers in the development of medical devices. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will provide recommendations for enhancements, initiate engineering changes and formulate cost impacts. This individual will follow policies and procedures to complete work assignments and comply with FDA design controls for the development of medical device software. The individual will keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities, provide input to bid and proposal activities and develop and participate in electrical engineer processes and improvements. This person may also participate in presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors; as well as participate in field test of medical devices.

Qualified candidates will have a BSEE with over 15 years of experience or a MSEE with over 10 years of experience. Candidates must also have at least 10 years of experience in the development of FDA Class II and III Electronic Medical Devices. Other qualifications include proficiency at system/product architecture development, excellent analog and digital technical skills, and familiarity with design verification and validation in an FDA regulated environment. Must be proficient in closed loop design as applied in motion and thermal systems and in Embedded processor or DSP designs that contain A/Ds, D/As, SDRAM and various other peripherals. Must have experience in Verilog/VHDL, for FPGA and CPLD design and experience with product EMC, ESD, signal integrity and PCB design issues. Experience in C, C++ or assembler a plus. Must have a proven track record of brining products from concept to production and excellent communication, technical, leadership and interpersonal skills.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSSREE.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Medical) -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Sparton is seeking a well-rounded senior level Mechanical Engineer who is a strategic thinker, pushes to closure and is performance oriented. Our Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and mechanical engineering expertise in the development of medical devices and the creation of bids and proposals. This person will also participate in product development teams as the lead mechanical engineer and will communicate with customers as required.

Qualified candidates will have a BSME from an accredited institution, MSME preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of recent experience in electromechanical class II and III medical product design, with 5 years as a technical leader. Candidates must also have a proven track record of design creativity and bringing products from concept to production. This position requires excellent technical, leadership and interpersonal skill. SolidWorks experience and DFSS certification are a plus.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSMEM.

Sr. Acoustic Engineer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Sparton Electronics has an opening for a Sr. Acoustic Engineer in our government engineering group. Responsibilities may include research, design, development and test of complex engineering principles and concepts and ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience. This position requires original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems and will works closely with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources.

Qualified candidates will have a BSOE or BS in Physics and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Requirements include advanced design of underwater hydrophones and/or active and passive transducers utilizing cylindrical ceramics, flexural disks, cantilever beams, and geophones. Our Acoustic Engineer will have experience with piezoelectric materials and applications; transducer potting materials such as epoxies and urethanes; and knowledge of Modal Analysis and FEA techniques. ANSYS and/or PZFlex experience a plus. A good understanding of DFA, DFM, and concurrent engineering practices and as well as experience with high-volume design issues in a low cost environment is required. Must have ability to set up equipment and validate product designs. Excellent communication skills are required. Must show high initiative, be self-motivated, and have ability to act independently to resolve issues on technical matters. Candidate must be efficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience in generating design documentation, ability to write technical reports and proposals, provide cost and schedule estimates (including budgets), and participate in presentations. We are looking for a hands-on engineer. Travel to off site test locations may be required.

Qualified candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, currently possess a government security clearance, had an active government security clearance in the past 2 years, or be eligible to obtain a government security clearance. Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

Electrical Engineer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Sparton Electronics has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to provide engineering support of new and existing sonobuoy programs. This position will provide recommendations for enhancements and cost reductions, initiate ECN's and formulate cost impacts. Our Electrical Engineer may be responsible for evaluation of materials and systems, identify equipment to complete assemblies and prepare process/work instructions for manufacturing. This person will be required to keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities and generate and submit engineering documentation. The Electrical Engineer will also apply root cause analysis for design or work product issues as it applies to an engineering discipline.

Qualified candidates will have a BSEE and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Candidate must have design experience with digital and analog circuits and should be familiar with circuit analysis, MultiSim and Mathcad software or equivalent. Digital signal processing knowledge, including FFT, sampling, aliasing and digital IIR and FIR filter implementations is required. Experience designing with microcontrollers is desirable, as well as low noise filters, A/D and D/A converters, low power designs, amplifiers and switching regulators. Candidate needs practical skills for bench level work, including ability to configure test equipment to verify design performance. Excellent communication skills, high initiative, self-motivation and the ability to act independently to resolve issues on technical matters are all required. Must be efficient in using MS Office applications, have experience in generating design documentation, ability to write technical reports and proposals, provide cost and schedule estimates and participate in presentations. Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and currently possess a government security clearance or had an active government security clearance in the past 2 years. Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

RF Electrical Engineer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Sparton Electronics has an opening for a Senior RF Electrical Engineer. This RF Engineer will design and develop a synthesized multi-channel, half-octave, class C, D or E, 136-174 MHz VHF FM transmitter using surface mount components for a water-borne transceiver of 1.5W or 6W RF output power that has miniscule current drain, while impedance matching the final TX stage into a unique sea-water monopole antenna.

Our engineer will also design and develop a UHF AM receiver at 300 MHz using a single conversion IC with a synthesized PLL local oscillator, or other approach. Surface mount components are utilized in design and low power drain is paramount. Our RF Electrical Engineer must be able to define critical project criteria to ensure project completion and use creativity to resolve complex issues. This position requires a person who has demonstrated leadership skills, has a working knowledge of business and customer requirements, and has demonstrated exceptional communications skills in bids and proposals.

Qualified candidates need a BSEE with a minimum of 10 years experience and should have knowledge developing circuit designs for low-cost, high-volume products with emphasis on RF design and quality. Successful candidates must have well-rounded theoretical circuit design skills, circuit modeling skills, and dexterity for bench level hands-on work. Ability to configure various test equipment to verify manufacturing product test automation using LabView software is a plus.

Candidates must also be proficient with PC based circuit modeling tools, preferably EagleWare and PSpice. Experience with DDS based complex digital modulation schemes is also required. Candidates must show high initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to act independently to resolve issues on technical matters with excellent communication and writing skills. Must be proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have experience in generating design documentation and reports. Travel to off-site test or customer locations may be required as well as some guidance provided on current internal manufacturing issues.

Qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidates must also currently possess a government security clearance, or have had an active clearance in the past 2 years, or be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.. Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSRF.

Electrical Engineer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Sparton Electronics has the need for a new Senior Electrical Engineer. This person will provide engineering support of new and existing sonobuoy programs. Responsibilities may include research, design, development and test of complex engineering principles and concepts to area of specialization and is able to draw solutions from both formal training and experience. Requires original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems. Works closely with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources.

Qualified candidates will have a BSEE with a minimum of 7 years design experience. Must have design experience with digital and analog circuits and be familiar with circuit analysis, MultiSim and Mathcad software or equivalent. Digital signal processing knowledge, including FFT, sampling, aliasing and digital IIR and FIR filter implementations is also required. Experience designing with microcontrollers is desirable, as well as low noise filters, A/D and D/A converters, low power designs, amplifiers and switching regulators. Candidates also need practical skills for bench level work, including ability to configure test equipment to verify design performance. Our new Electrical Engineer must have excellent communications skills, show high initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to act independently to resolve issues on technical matters. Must be efficient in MS Office applications and have experience with generating design documentation, ability to write technical reports and proposals, provide cost and schedule estimates and participate in presentations.

Some travel is required to support the business development efforts. US Citizenship is required. Candidate must possess a government security clearance or had an active government security clearance in the past 2 years.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSEE.

Mechanical Engineer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Sparton Electronics has an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This position will support new product development efforts as well as the engineering support of new and existing sonobuoy programs. Includes the mechanical design of die-cast, injection molded and stamped parts. Job duties also include design, test and engineering analysis of work product, systems or processes. Provide recommendation for enhancements, and cost reductions, initiate ECN's and formulate cost impacts. May be responsible for evaluation of materials and systems, identify equipment to complete assemblies, and prepare process/work instructions for manufacturing. Maintain accurate and complete records of engineering activities, generate and submit engineering documentation.

Qualified candidates must have a BSME with a minimum of 4 years of experience. Knowledge of mechanisms, assemblies, hermetically sealed containers and electronics packaging is required. Candidate must be able to support designs with analysis and calculations (including tolerancing, stress, mechanics and dynamics). This Mechanical Engineer must have excellent communication and writing skills and be capable of interfacing with the customer at a technical level. Successful candidates must show high initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to act independently to resolve issues on technical matters. This position requires experience in generating design documentation, ability to write technical reports and proposals and participating in presentations. Candidates should also be comfortable with hands-on assembly, occasional machine shop work, development, and testing. This position requires a proficient user of SolidWorks 3D modeling and MS Office applications.

Some travel is needed for this position. Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess a government security clearance or had an active government security clearance in the past 2 years. Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSME.

Project Manager - Sparton Medical Systems -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
The Sparton Medical Systems Project Manager will lead the project team in the development of new products from concept to commercialization in an FDA regulated environment. Emphasis is on time to market, product performance and cost. This person will manage projects to complete assignments to meet internal and customer requirements. The Project Manager will work directly will customers.

Qualified candidates must have a BS in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience in medial product design with 5 of the years leading the development of electromechanical FDA Class II medical products. The Project Manager must have a combination of strong technical skills, project management skills, leadership experience and excellent communication skills. FDA and Regulatory knowledge a must. PMP Certification a plus.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference DLSMPM.

Industrial Engineer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Qualified candidate will coordinate and participate in all concurrent engineering from bid to Line start up. Plan coordinate and implement all phases of new product introduction into manufacturing. Includes; line layout, fixture requirements, time estimates, validation protocols, and electromechanical.

Special Qualifications/Skills include BSIE/ME or equivalent. Five (5) years industrial engineering experience. Concurrent engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and new product introduction a plus. Microsoft Office, MS Project, MRP, and Autocad. Green/Black belt preferred.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

Programmer -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Duties include support of Web Services Software Administration, developing system customizations and performing system upgrades. Will diagnose technical Web and server related problems and recommend solutions.

Special Qualifications/Skills: Linux, Apache, MySQL and BSD open source platform experience. Development and support experience of C, C+, C++, PERL and PHP languages.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

Corporate Systems Analyst -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Our new Corporate Systems Analyst will support Web Services Software Administration, develop system customizations and perform system upgrades. Will diagnose technical problems and recommend solutions.

Must have knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL and BSD open source platforms. Development and support experience of C, C+, C++, PERL and PHP languages. Directory Services (LDAP).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

Reliability Engineer - Medical -- DeLeon Springs, Florida
Our new Reliability Engineer will lead projects to improve reliability of current and new product designs, create Reliability plans, implement testing and produce interim and final reports. They will be responsible for coordinating product testing to improve current and new product reliability. The individual will provide Reliability Engineering support to both Engineering and the customer, helping to detect and quantify failures, work to determine root causes and implement sound corrective actions. This position requires a BS degree in Engineering, Technology or equivalent. Five years experience in product testing or reliability. Good working knowledge of Reliability Engineering methods and practices. Familiarity with the Six Sigma methodology (Black Belt preferred) or equivalent statistical analysis techniques. ASQ Certification as a Reliability Engineer (CRE) is a plus.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com

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Jackson, Michigan

Cell Manager -- Jackson, Michigan
Our new Cell Manager will coordinate the activities of the manufacturing work center to meet customer sales order demand and achieve goals of cost, quality and on-time delivery. The Cell Manager will coordinate effective and timely resolution to unanticipated manufacturing/processing issues and evaluate manpower needs to meet sales order demand. This person will also collect, analyze and report on cost, quality and delivery statistics with specific focus on root cause/corrective action for those results in less than divisional goals. Duties also include ensuring that employees are effectively and appropriately managed, all ISO processes and procedures are being followed and all required training is completed in a timely manner.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Management or similar field with 6-8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and supervision of manufacturing personnel preferably in the electronic assembly manufacturing industry. Candidates must also be computer literate in the MS Office Suite of programs, possess above average customer interface skills, excellent leadership ability and knowledge of lean and six sigma.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference JXNCELL.

Corporate Controller -- Jackson, Michigan
Sparton Corporation has an immediate need for a Corporate Controller to plan, organize, and direct the Accounting activities in a manner to allow the Corporation the overall ability to conduct its business at a high level of effectiveness. These activities include all Accounting functions within the Corporation. Reporting responsibility is to the Chief Financial Officer. This person will be responsible for the following duties:

• » Direct and prepare policies and procedures relative to the Accounting and financial activities of the Corporation. Assist in preparation and review and monitor from an internal control and operational standpoint the non-financial policies and procedures of the Corporation.
• » Plan, direct and monitor the activities of the Plant Controllers in accordance with operational objectives and corporate policies, procedures and directives.
• » Supervise the Corporation's financial, operational, contract analysis and general accounting practices in compliance with GAAP, governmental (CAS) requirements, corporate policies and procedures, and operational objectives.
• » Establish administrative goals and objectives for the Plant Accounting departments and individuals that are consistent with and support the realization of Corporate Business Plan objectives.
• » Assist the various departments within the Corporation regarding customer compliance with Manufacturing Agreements and the maximization of contract profitability.
• » Assist in the collection of input data, assembly and preparation of the annual Financial Business Plan. As a member of the corporate management team, participate in establishing strategic goals and objectives for the Company.
• » Prepare and submit progress reports, business plans, budgets, cost estimates, and other financial information as required in a timely and accurate fashion. Utilize good performance measurement techniques for department and individuals to help monitor overall trends and for purposes of benchmarking with the appropriate external businesses.
• » Assure all assigned personnel meet established job requirements, and needed training is identified, executed and maintained in accordance with corporate policies.
• » Perform all supervisory functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• » Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent education and/or experience with at least an additional ten years of industry accounting experience, at least five years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity. Strong cost accounting background required. CPA/CMA/MBA highly preferred. Candidate must have extensive working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), excellent written and oral communication skills, experience in a public company environment.


This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference JXNSUPR.

Production Supervisor -- Jackson, Michigan
Sparton Electronics has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor to support new business. This individual will provide daily supervision of employees engaged in manufacturing. The production supervisor will coordinate the activities within the manufacturing environment to ensure that delivery, cost, and quality are met and/or exceeded. This person will champion continuous improvement activities.

Qualified candidates will have an Associates degree or technical equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Contract electronics manufacturing experience desired. Our Production Supervisor must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and manage/motivate people. This position also requires the successful candidate to be computer literate in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference JXNSUPR.

Senior Quality Engineer -- Jackson, Michigan
The Quality Engineer will be involved in developing processes for inspection of circuit card assemblies, process control auditing, receiving inspection, first article inspection of assemblies, SPC data collection, and return material authorization process coordination. This position will also lead/participate in continuous improvement activities such as Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering. Candidates have circuit card assembly manufacturing experience and IPC 610, IPC 600 and JSTD 001 knowledge. Candidates must have proven leadership ability and above average customer interface skills. Experience in database mining, trend analysis, Six Sigma, and root cause/corrective action analysis required. Prefer a CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt. Candidates must be able to support multi-shift operations. This position also requires the successful candidate to be computer literate in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference JXNPE.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -- Jackson, Michigan
Sparton Electronics has an opening for a hands-on senior level Manufacturing Engineer. Our Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for design, test and engineering analysis of complex work product, systems or processes. This person may design, analyze, test, or evaluate new systems, software, hardware, products, processes or components and may require computer based design tools. Will proactively resolve product process and system issues, drive improvement in process design, layout, and operational performance. May be responsible for evaluation of materials and systems, identify equipment to complete assemblies, and prepare process/work instructions for manufacturing. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree in engineering with 4 - 6 years of experience and be able to support multi-shift options. Successful candidates must have a proven a track record of taking a product from start to finish through the manufacturing process. Experience with contract electronics manufacturing and Agile preferred.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference JXNMFG.

Surface Mount Technician -- Jackson, Michigan
The Jackson Michigan facility is expanding its manufacturing operations and has an open position for a Surface Mount Technician. This position will coordinate the activities of the current 2 shift operation, provide technical support to the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line, and will reside on the second shift. Technical support of the SMT line will consist of but not limited to the following duties and activities:

• » Support Surface Mount ( SMT) assembly line/equipment to include programming, maintenance, equipment/software trouble shooting, and debug of new and existing production software programs.
• » Ensure that new products flow smoothly through the SMT equipment following appropriate Sparton protocol.
• » Responsible for maintaining production output per the production schedule.
• » Ensure new employees are adequately trained to operate the SMT equipment.
• » Collect, compile, analyze, develop and report data and information regarding SMT operations/issues.
• » Perform failure analysis and/or root cause analysis of defects and/or field returns.
• » Perform inspection, corrective and preventive actions and other quality assurance related assignments to ensure that the SMT line is producing a high quality product.
• » Ensure all safety procedures are followed.

To qualify for the position potential applicants must meet the following education and experience levels:

• » Associates degree in a technical discipline such as electronics and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a SMT technician level position preferably working on Siemens Dematic equipment.
• » Must be proficient with a Surface Mount software program preferably SiPlace Pro and the Microsoft Office Suite applications.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Those interested in the position should contact James Moore, HR Manager, at 517-796-6994 or by email: jmoore@sparton.com.

Business Development Manager -- Jackson, Michigan
Our Business Development Manager will direct and acquire new business with new customers and grow newly acquired accounts in the industrial market. This person will act as the voice of the customer and provide business development expertise. Responsibilities include coordination of bid and proposal activity, preparation of acquisition strategies, industry event networking, supply chain networking and providing monthly sales reports and forecasts.

Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS in a technical or management discipline and at least 4 years of program marketing/business development experience. Must have experience in and be familiar with the Electronics Contract Manufacturing industry and be willing to travel.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com.

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London, Ontario, Canada

Quality Engineer -- London, Ontario, Canada
Sparton of Canada has an immediate need for a senior level Quality Engineer. This position will supervise Quality Inspectors and provide quality support to the plant. Our new Quality Engineer will be involved in developing processes for inspection of circuit card assemblies, process control auditing, receiving inspection, first article inspection of assemblies, SPC data collection, and return material authorization process coordination. This position will also lead/participate in continuous improvement activities such as Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering and supervision. Candidates must have circuit card assembly manufacturing experience and IPC 610, IPC 600 & JSTD 001 knowledge. Candidates must have proven leadership ability and above average customer interface skills. Experience in database mining, trend analysis, Six Sigma, and root cause/corrective action analysis required. Require a Six Sigma Green Belt or CQE, prefer a Six Sigma Black Belt. This position also requires the successful candidate to be computer literate in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Sparton is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes resumes from all qualified individuals. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference CANPE.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -- London, Ontario, Canada
Sparton of Canada has an opening for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is being added to assist with an increase in business volume and new manufacturing process requirements. The Manufacturing Engineer must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, concepts, practices and theories in the engineering area of responsibility. Responsibilities include documenting manufacturing processes and providing technical support to manufacturing personnel. This position requires original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources.

Qualified candidates will have an Engineering Degree with 4 - 6 years of experience. Must be knowledgeable in Electronics Manufacturing with SMT and PTH technologies and be familiar with IPC-610 Workmanship and IPC-620 Wire Harness Std. Must have experience in Root Cause Analysis for product failure. MS Office proficiency and ability to travel required. This position requires Canadian citizenship.

Sparton is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes resumes from all qualified individuals. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference CANMFG.

Buyer II -- London, Ontario, Canada
The new Buyer will perform specialized and diversified procurement functions required to supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing. Some duties may include placing purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, supplier contracts and material status as required. The Buyer may also assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree and 7 to 10 years electronics and mechanical buying experience. Candidates must have experience buying build-to-print product. Contract manufacturing buying experience a plus. Must be a good problem solver and supply chain savvy. This position requires Canadian citizenship.

Sparton is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes resumes from all qualified individuals. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference CANBUYER.

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Strongsville, Ohio

Manufacturing Manager -- Strongsville, Ohio
Sparton Medical Systems has an immediate need for a Manufacturing Manager. The Manufacturing Manager will plan, organize and direct the manufacturing function within the facility to ensure that products are produced with the highest level of quality at the lowest cost and delivered to the customer on time.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelors degree in Business Management or a related field. Candidates will also have a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in the manufacturing operations, preferably in the electronic contract manufacturing industry. Our Manufacturing Manager must have the ability to lead and manage a dynamic team of individuals.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Please send resume and salary requirements to recruiter@sparton.com and reference STVMGR.

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